1968 Opel GT vs. 2010 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel GT would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 SsangYong Chairman H (209 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1968 Opel GT. (88 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 667 kg more than 1968 Opel GT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 SsangYong Chairman H (318 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel GT. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel GT. 2010 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 1968 Opel GT has manual transmission. 1968 Opel GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Opel GT | 2010 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Opel | SsangYong |
| Model | GT | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1897 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1637 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2910 mm |
